Electricians mate tools

[FoxySparky]

Hi all, I have been looking at a job as an electricians mate, but the employer says that we must have our own tools. I have the basics, Screwdrivers, hammer, tape measure, side cutters, wire strippers, and pliers. Now do I need anymore tools and if so which please, I want to be as ready as possible and don't want anything to stand in my way of a job. Thanks In advance

 

[shanky887614]

pad saw and stanley knife

 

[Andy78]

Decent hacksaw
Junior hacksaw
Lump hammer
Bolster/cold chisel/scutch chisel
slip joint grips
lock knife

Anything you borrow twice in one day, you need one of those too.

 

[Richard Burns]

Small spirit level
cordless drill/driver
More screwdrivers!

Worth asking what tools they expect you to have so that you know if they expect you to have chasing tools and multifunction testers!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

hammer, bolster & small level....
lol...

 

[KAS1]

Pair of gloves for cable pulling, a shovel for cable trenching and a pair of wellingtons

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and don't forget your MFT

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MFT = mug for tea

 

[VoltzElectrical]

willingness to work rather than play on mobile phone.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Small spirit level
cordless drill/driver
More screwdrivers!

Worth asking what tools they expect you to have so that you know if they expect you to have chasing tools and multifunction testers!

they wont need multi-function-testers richard...
if they show a bit of brain as well as brawn then give em a multimeter to play with....then they can learn about volts, resistance and ohms law...

 

[LED Lighting]

That's a good one, tell the electrician's mate to provide their own tools. Can we do that with the apprentice? Maybe they will look after them better than they normally do!

also I thought it was the employers legal responsibility to provide and maintain any necessary equipment needed to do the Job as if something went wrong with said screwdriver and electricians mate was killed the employer is still liable.

 

[Adam W]

That's a good one, tell the electrician's mate to provide their own tools. Can we do that with the apprentice? Maybe they will look after them better than they normally do!

also I thought it was the employers legal responsibility to provide and maintain any necessary equipment needed to do the Job as if something went wrong with said screwdriver and electricians mate was killed the employer is still liable.

:smilielol5:

 

[snowhead]

That's a good one, tell the electrician's mate to provide their own tools. Can we do that with the apprentice? Maybe they will look after them better than they normally do!

also I thought it was the employers legal responsibility to provide and maintain any necessary equipment needed to do the Job as if something went wrong with said screwdriver and electricians mate was killed the employer is still liable.

:smilielol5:

:smilielol5::smilielol5:

 

[shanky887614]

That's a good one, tell the electrician's mate to provide their own tools. Can we do that with the apprentice? Maybe they will look after them better than they normally do!

also I thought it was the employers legal responsibility to provide and maintain any necessary equipment needed to do the Job as if something went wrong with said screwdriver and electricians mate was killed the employer is still liable.

i buy own gear as the stuff they would supply you with is crap.

nearly all the others treat there own tools and others like **** but mine they look after cause they would get a mouthful of boss as ill replace all my gear at wholesalers if they damage it.


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i would like to add not all employers supply crap gear but a lot do and makesure to buy some decent kneepads as well, have a look around and you will see a lot of trades in there 40's/50's with knee problems because they didn't look after them


seriously they are one of the most important things, as well as a decent pair of boots. you can't walk you can't work

 

[FoxySparky]

they wont need multi-function-testers richard...
if they show a bit of brain as well as brawn then give em a multimeter to play with....then they can learn about volts, resistance and ohms law...

I have learnt all about ohms law and resistance, I have completed my Level 2 and my 17th Edition. Does this however make your point any different, or would you still say that a clamp meter/malfunction tester is not my responsibility to provide.

 

[FoxySparky]

So far from what I can fathom. I need Screwdrivers pliers and such, hammer, dry wall knife, junior hacksaw, own drill, level, and chisels. oh and most importantly Mug For Tea, anything else please tell me. Thanks everyone for your input.

 

[shanky887614]

I have learnt all about ohms law and resistance, I have completed my Level 2 and my 17th Edition. Does this however make your point any different, or would you still say that a clamp meter/malfunction tester is not my responsibility to provide.

mate you havent got 2391 or equivilent so there is no point having an mft.

most insurers require this.

all you need is a multimeter, clamp meter if you want but not really needed.

multimeter because you can get things like dodgy breakers that a simple continuity test with multimeter will solve.